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Differences in young adults' perceptions of e-cigarettes by history of use.
- Source :
- Journal of American College Health; Oct2024, Vol. 72 Issue 7, p2099-2103, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: The current study examined group differences in college students' views on e-cigarettes in terms of safety, popularity, health risks, social acceptability, efficacy as a cessation aid, and promoting combustible cigarette use. Participants: 337 undergraduates (M<subscript>age</subscript> = 20.84, SD = 3.79; 72.1% female; 68.5% White) divided into three groups: Never Users (n = 178), Ever Users (n = 108), and Current Users (n = 51). Methods: Participants completed questionnaires for course credit. Results: Compared to Ever and Never Users, Current Users believed e-cigarettes were safer, healthier, a useful tool to quit smoking, did not lead to combustible cigarette smoking, and that nicotine was less dangerous. Current Users also were less likely to endorse boosting social image as a motive for use. Conclusions: Public health campaigns could benefit from targeting current users' positive beliefs about e-cigarettes to reduce the prevalence of e-cigarette use among college students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07448481
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179435546
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2103375